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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.13, 64.67 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.13, 64.67 and 23.88 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.13 : 64.67 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.13/64.67 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.13x = 64.67 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.13x = 1,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544.20/43.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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