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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.38, 65.06 and 14.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.38, 65.06 and 14.49 is: 21.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.38 : 65.06 = 14.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.38/65.06 = 14.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.38x = 65.06 × 14.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.38x = 942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942.72/43.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.73

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