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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 61.49 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 61.49 and 30.05 is: 41.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 61.49 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/61.49 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 61.49 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847.77/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.40

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