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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.37, 65.06 and 14.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.37, 65.06 and 14.48 is: 21.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.37 : 65.06 = 14.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.37/65.06 = 14.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.37x = 65.06 × 14.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.37x = 942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.02/43.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.72

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