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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 65.15 and 30.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 65.15 and 30.56 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 65.15 = 30.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/65.15 = 30.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 65.15 × 30.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 1,990.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.98/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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