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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.39, 65.10 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.39, 65.10 and 14.50 is: 21.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.39 : 65.10 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.39/65.10 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.39x = 65.10 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.39x = 944.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944.10/43.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.76

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