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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.59, 60.18 and 30.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.59, 60.18 and 30.66 is: 42.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.59 : 60.18 = 30.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.59/60.18 = 30.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.59x = 60.18 × 30.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.59x = 1,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845.12/43.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.33

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