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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.43, 65.15 and 14.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.43, 65.15 and 14.53 is: 21.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.43 : 65.15 = 14.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.43/65.15 = 14.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.43x = 65.15 × 14.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.43x = 946.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946.63/43.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.80

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