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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 65.84 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 65.84 and 30.42 is: 45.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 65.84 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/65.84 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 65.84 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 2,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002.70/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.60

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