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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.90 and 30.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.90 and 30.42 is: 45.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.90 = 30.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.90 = 30.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.90 × 30.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 2,004.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.84/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.59

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