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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.41, 64.98 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.41, 64.98 and 30.57 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.41 : 64.98 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.41/64.98 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.41x = 64.98 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.41x = 1,986.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986.44/43.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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