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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 61.69 and 30.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 61.69 and 30.92 is: 42.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 61.69 = 30.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/61.69 = 30.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 61.69 × 30.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 1,907.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.04/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.63

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