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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.13, 64.65 and 25.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.13, 64.65 and 25.07 is: 37.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.13 : 64.65 = 25.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.13/64.65 = 25.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.13x = 64.65 × 25.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.13x = 1,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.45/43.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.58

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