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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.91, 148.40 and 30.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.91, 148.40 and 30.43 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.91 : 148.40 = 30.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.91/148.40 = 30.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.91x = 148.40 × 30.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.91x = 4,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515.81/98.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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