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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 59.45 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 59.45 and 39.65 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 59.45 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/59.45 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 59.45 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 2,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.85/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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