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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 59.65 and 23.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 59.65 and 23.82 is: 32.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 59.65 = 23.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/59.65 = 23.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 59.65 × 23.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 1,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420.95/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.87

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