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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.41, 65.35 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.41, 65.35 and 39 is: 58.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.41 : 65.35 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.41/65.35 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.41x = 65.35 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.41x = 2,548.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548.65/43.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.71

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