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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.68 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.68 and 36 is: 53.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.68 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.68 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.68 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 2,328.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328.48/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.97

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