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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.62 and 30.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.62 and 30.33 is: 45.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.62 = 30.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.62 = 30.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.62 × 30.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 1,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.92/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.43

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