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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.18, 64.91 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.18, 64.91 and 36.43 is: 54.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.18 : 64.91 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.18/64.91 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.18x = 64.91 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.18x = 2,364.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364.67/43.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.76

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