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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 64.76 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 64.76 and 25.19 is: 37.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 64.76 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/64.76 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 64.76 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 1,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630.85/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.73

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