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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 65 and 31.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 65 and 31.15 is: 46.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 65 = 31.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/65 = 31.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 65 × 31.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 2,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024.75/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.71

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