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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 64.82 and 25.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 64.82 and 25.24 is: 37.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 64.82 = 25.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/64.82 = 25.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 64.82 × 25.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 1,635.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.96/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.82

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