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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.99, 62.03 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.99, 62.03 and 30.45 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.99 : 62.03 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.99/62.03 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.99x = 62.03 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.99x = 1,888.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888.81/44.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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