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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.77, 65.48 and 30.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.77, 65.48 and 30.20 is: 45.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.77 : 65.48 = 30.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.77/65.48 = 30.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.77x = 65.48 × 30.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.77x = 1,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.57/43.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.18

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