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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 61.44 and 30.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 61.44 and 30.02 is: 41.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 61.44 = 30.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/61.44 = 30.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 61.44 × 30.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 1,844.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844.43/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.35

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