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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 65.83 and 30.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 65.83 and 30.37 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 65.83 = 30.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/65.83 = 30.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 65.83 × 30.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 1,999.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.26/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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