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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.63, 65.26 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.63, 65.26 and 30.13 is: 45.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.63 : 65.26 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.63/65.26 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.63x = 65.26 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.63x = 1,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966.28/43.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.07

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