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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.21, 64.81 and 14.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.21, 64.81 and 14.32 is: 21.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.21 : 64.81 = 14.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.21/64.81 = 14.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.21x = 64.81 × 14.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.21x = 928.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.08/43.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.48

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