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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.95, 61.99 and 30.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.95, 61.99 and 30.22 is: 41.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.95 : 61.99 = 30.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.95/61.99 = 30.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.95x = 61.99 × 30.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.95x = 1,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872.88/44.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.67

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