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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 64.74 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 64.74 and 34.68 is: 51.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 64.74 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/64.74 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 64.74 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 2,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.18/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.90

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