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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.05, 64.55 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.05, 64.55 and 21.68 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.05 : 64.55 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.05/64.55 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.05x = 64.55 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.05x = 1,399.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399.01/43.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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