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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.43, 45.39 and 28.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.43, 45.39 and 28.90 is: 43.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.43 : 45.39 = 28.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.43/45.39 = 28.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.43x = 45.39 × 28.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.43x = 1,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311.77/30.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.11

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