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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 65.94 and 30.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 65.94 and 30.23 is: 45.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 65.94 = 30.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/65.94 = 30.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 65.94 × 30.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 1,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.04/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.37

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