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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.15 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.15 and 30.37 is: 45.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.15 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.15 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.15 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,039.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039.35/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.44

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