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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.24, 64.90 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.24, 64.90 and 35.10 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.24 : 64.90 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.24/64.90 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.24x = 64.90 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.24x = 2,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277.99/43.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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