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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.41, 65.17 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.41, 65.17 and 26.31 is: 39.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.41 : 65.17 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.41/65.17 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.41x = 65.17 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.41x = 1,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.90/43.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.50

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