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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.39, 64.99 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.39, 64.99 and 35.29 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.39 : 64.99 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.39/64.99 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.39x = 64.99 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.39x = 2,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293.38/43.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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