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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 61.94 and 30.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 61.94 and 30.28 is: 41.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 61.94 = 30.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/61.94 = 30.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 61.94 × 30.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 1,875.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.54/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.83

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