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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.10, 59.46 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.10, 59.46 and 25.85 is: 35.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.10 : 59.46 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.10/59.46 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.10x = 59.46 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.10x = 1,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537.04/43.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.66

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