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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 61.80 and 30.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 61.80 and 30.95 is: 42.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 61.80 = 30.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/61.80 = 30.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 61.80 × 30.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,912.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.40/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.73

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