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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.58 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.58 and 25.91 is: 38.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.58 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.58 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.58 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 1,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672.82/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.78

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