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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 65.73 and 30.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 65.73 and 30.12 is: 45.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 65.73 = 30.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/65.73 = 30.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 65.73 × 30.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 1,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.79/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.11

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