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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.01, 64.22 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.01, 64.22 and 34.91 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.01 : 64.22 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.01/64.22 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.01x = 64.22 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.01x = 2,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,241.42/43.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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