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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.12, 59.52 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.12, 59.52 and 30.16 is: 41.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.12 : 59.52 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.12/59.52 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.12x = 59.52 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.12x = 1,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795.12/43.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.63

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