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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.16, 64.64 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.16, 64.64 and 34.16 is: 51.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.16 : 64.64 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.16/64.64 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.16x = 64.64 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.16x = 2,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208.10/43.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.16

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