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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.95, 62.01 and 30.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.95, 62.01 and 30.40 is: 41.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.95 : 62.01 = 30.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.95/62.01 = 30.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.95x = 62.01 × 30.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.95x = 1,885.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885.10/44.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.94

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