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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.61 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.61 and 30.13 is: 41.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.61 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.61 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.61 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826.18/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.56

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