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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 67.21 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 67.21 and 30.42 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 67.21 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/67.21 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 67.21 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 2,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.53/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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