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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.02, 59.31 and 30.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.02, 59.31 and 30.72 is: 42.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.02 : 59.31 = 30.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.02/59.31 = 30.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.02x = 59.31 × 30.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.02x = 1,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821.78/43.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.34

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