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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 59.52 and 25.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 59.52 and 25.65 is: 35.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 59.52 = 25.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/59.52 = 25.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 59.52 × 25.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 1,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526.69/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.39

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