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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.21, 59.64 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.21, 59.64 and 25.73 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.21 : 59.64 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.21/59.64 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.21x = 59.64 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.21x = 1,534.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.41/43.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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