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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.80, 65.67 and 30.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.80, 65.67 and 30.29 is: 45.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.80 : 65.67 = 30.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.80/65.67 = 30.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.80x = 65.67 × 30.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.80x = 1,989.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989.14/43.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.41

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