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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 67.16 and 30.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 67.16 and 30.30 is: 45.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 67.16 = 30.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/67.16 = 30.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 67.16 × 30.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 2,034.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034.95/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.48

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