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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.79, 65.64 and 30.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.79, 65.64 and 30.94 is: 46.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.79 : 65.64 = 30.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.79/65.64 = 30.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.79x = 65.64 × 30.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.79x = 2,030.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030.74/43.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.37

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