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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.20, 64.80 and 17.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.20, 64.80 and 17.55 is: 26.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.20 : 64.80 = 17.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.20/64.80 = 17.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.20x = 64.80 × 17.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.20x = 1,137.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.24/43.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.33

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