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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.13, 64.68 and 34.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.13, 64.68 and 34.59 is: 51.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.13 : 64.68 = 34.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.13/64.68 = 34.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.13x = 64.68 × 34.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.13x = 2,237.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,237.28/43.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.87

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