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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.56, 65.18 and 30.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.56, 65.18 and 30.65 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.56 : 65.18 = 30.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.56/65.18 = 30.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.56x = 65.18 × 30.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.56x = 1,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.29/43.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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