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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.19, 64.78 and 11.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.19, 64.78 and 11.13 is: 16.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.19 : 64.78 = 11.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.19/64.78 = 11.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.19x = 64.78 × 11.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.19x = 720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.68/43.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.69

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