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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 65.03 and 16.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 65.03 and 16.30 is: 24.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 65.03 = 16.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/65.03 = 16.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 65.03 × 16.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 1,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059.99/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.45

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