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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.08, 64.53 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.08, 64.53 and 25.04 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.08 : 64.53 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.08/64.53 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.08x = 64.53 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.08x = 1,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615.51/43.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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