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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.16, 64.74 and 11.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.16, 64.74 and 11.10 is: 16.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.16 : 64.74 = 11.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.16/64.74 = 11.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.16x = 64.74 × 11.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.16x = 718.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718.23/43.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.64

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