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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.36, 64.91 and 30.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.36, 64.91 and 30.46 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.36 : 64.91 = 30.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.36/64.91 = 30.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.36x = 64.91 × 30.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.36x = 1,976.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,976.84/43.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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