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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.62 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.62 and 30.12 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.62 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.62 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.62 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,856.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.07/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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