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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.36, 65 and 35.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.36, 65 and 35.32 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.36 : 65 = 35.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.36/65 = 35.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.36x = 65 × 35.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.36x = 2,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295.80/43.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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