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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.58, 65.18 and 30.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.58, 65.18 and 30.08 is: 44.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.58 : 65.18 = 30.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.58/65.18 = 30.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.58x = 65.18 × 30.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.58x = 1,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960.14/43.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.98

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