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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.99, 62.07 and 30.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.99, 62.07 and 30.44 is: 41.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.99 : 62.07 = 30.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.99/62.07 = 30.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.99x = 62.07 × 30.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.99x = 1,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889.10/44.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.99

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