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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 65.04 and 40.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 65.04 and 40.29 is: 60.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 65.04 = 40.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/65.04 = 40.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 65.04 × 40.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 2,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.46/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.45

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