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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.15, 64.63 and 27.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.15, 64.63 and 27.09 is: 40.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.15 : 64.63 = 27.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.15/64.63 = 27.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.15x = 64.63 × 27.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.15x = 1,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750.83/43.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.58

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