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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 62.02 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 62.02 and 30.42 is: 41.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 62.02 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/62.02 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 62.02 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,886.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886.65/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.95

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