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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.40, 65 and 27.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.40, 65 and 27.30 is: 40.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.40 : 65 = 27.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.40/65 = 27.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.40x = 65 × 27.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.40x = 1,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774.50/43.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.89

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