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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 66.97 and 30.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 66.97 and 30.84 is: 46.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 66.97 = 30.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/66.97 = 30.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 66.97 × 30.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 2,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.35/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.16

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