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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 61.79 and 30.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 61.79 and 30.05 is: 41.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 61.79 = 30.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/61.79 = 30.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 61.79 × 30.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 1,856.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.79/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.45

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