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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.06, 64.57 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.06, 64.57 and 29.52 is: 44.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.06 : 64.57 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.06/64.57 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.06x = 64.57 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.06x = 1,906.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.11/43.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.27

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