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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.68 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.68 and 25.10 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.68 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.68 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.68 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 1,623.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623.47/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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