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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.31, 64.97 and 17.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.31, 64.97 and 17.65 is: 26.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.31 : 64.97 = 17.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.31/64.97 = 17.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.31x = 64.97 × 17.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.31x = 1,146.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.72/43.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.48

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