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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.95 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.95 and 35.50 is: 53.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.95 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.95 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.95 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 2,305.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305.58/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.45

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