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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.64 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.64 and 30.12 is: 41.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.64 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.64 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.64 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 1,856.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.60/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.53

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