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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 61.88 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 61.88 and 30.29 is: 41.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 61.88 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/61.88 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 61.88 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 1,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874.35/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.77

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