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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 61.65 and 30.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 61.65 and 30.88 is: 42.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 61.65 = 30.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/61.65 = 30.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 61.65 × 30.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 1,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.75/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.64

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