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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.38, 64.98 and 25.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.38, 64.98 and 25.20 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.38 : 64.98 = 25.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.38/64.98 = 25.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.38x = 64.98 × 25.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.38x = 1,637.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637.50/43.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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