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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 64.67 and 11.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 64.67 and 11.05 is: 16.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 64.67 = 11.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/64.67 = 11.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 64.67 × 11.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 714.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714.42/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.57

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