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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 61.76 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 61.76 and 30.21 is: 41.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 61.76 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/61.76 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 61.76 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 1,865.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,865.61/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.72

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