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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.34, 64.89 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.34, 64.89 and 30.45 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.34 : 64.89 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.34/64.89 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.34x = 64.89 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.34x = 1,975.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.90/43.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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