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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.66, 61.65 and 30.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.66, 61.65 and 30.11 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.66 : 61.65 = 30.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.66/61.65 = 30.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.66x = 61.65 × 30.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.66x = 1,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.28/44.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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