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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 66.08 and 30.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 66.08 and 30.45 is: 45.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 66.08 = 30.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/66.08 = 30.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 66.08 × 30.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 2,011.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011.98/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.84

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