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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.42, 64.95 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.42, 64.95 and 30.49 is: 45.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.42 : 64.95 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.42/64.95 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.42x = 64.95 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.42x = 1,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,980.33/43.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.61

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