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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.90, 43.35 and 30.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.90, 43.35 and 30.90 is: 43.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.90 : 43.35 = 30.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.90/43.35 = 30.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.90x = 43.35 × 30.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.90x = 1,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,339.52/30.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.35

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