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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 61.74 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 61.74 and 30.20 is: 41.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 61.74 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/61.74 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 61.74 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,864.24/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.68

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