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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 61.85 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 61.85 and 30.07 is: 41.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 61.85 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/61.85 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 61.85 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 1,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859.68/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.51

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