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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 61.81 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 61.81 and 30.25 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 61.81 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/61.81 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 61.81 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,869.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869.52/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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