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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.13, 64.62 and 23.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.13, 64.62 and 23.84 is: 35.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.13 : 64.62 = 23.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.13/64.62 = 23.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.13x = 64.62 × 23.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.13x = 1,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.54/43.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.72

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