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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.16, 64.65 and 35.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.16, 64.65 and 35.92 is: 53.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.16 : 64.65 = 35.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.16/64.65 = 35.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.16x = 64.65 × 35.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.16x = 2,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322.05/43.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.80

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