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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 62.13 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 62.13 and 30.46 is: 42.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 62.13 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/62.13 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 62.13 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 1,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892.48/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.11

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