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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 66.86 and 30.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 66.86 and 30.18 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 66.86 = 30.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/66.86 = 30.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 66.86 × 30.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 2,018.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018.05/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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