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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.95, 60.68 and 30.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.95, 60.68 and 30.91 is: 42.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.95 : 60.68 = 30.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.95/60.68 = 30.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.95x = 60.68 × 30.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.95x = 1,875.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875.62/43.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42.68

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