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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 59.68 and 30.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 59.68 and 30.34 is: 41.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 59.68 = 30.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/59.68 = 30.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 59.68 × 30.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 1,810.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810.69/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.86

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