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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 64.96 and 35.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 64.96 and 35.67 is: 53.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 64.96 = 35.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/64.96 = 35.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 64.96 × 35.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 2,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317.26/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.75

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