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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 64.89 and 34.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 64.89 and 34.35 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 64.89 = 34.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/64.89 = 34.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 64.89 × 34.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 2,228.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228.97/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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