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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.21, 59.61 and 30.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.21, 59.61 and 30.25 is: 41.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.21 : 59.61 = 30.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.21/59.61 = 30.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.21x = 59.61 × 30.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.21x = 1,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803.20/43.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.73

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