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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.36, 64.92 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.36, 64.92 and 30.55 is: 45.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.36 : 64.92 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.36/64.92 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.36x = 64.92 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.36x = 1,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,982.98/43.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.74

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