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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.19, 64.64 and 30.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.19, 64.64 and 30.97 is: 46.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.19 : 64.64 = 30.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.19/64.64 = 30.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.19x = 64.64 × 30.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.19x = 2,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.90/43.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.36

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