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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.08, 64.61 and 12.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.08, 64.61 and 12.65 is: 18.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.08 : 64.61 = 12.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.08/64.61 = 12.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.08x = 64.61 × 12.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.08x = 816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.98/43.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.97

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