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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.55 and 30.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.55 and 30.27 is: 45.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.55 = 30.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.55 = 30.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.55 × 30.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 1,953.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953.61/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.29

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