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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.46, 65.14 and 26.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.46, 65.14 and 26.32 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.46 : 65.14 = 26.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.46/65.14 = 26.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.46x = 65.14 × 26.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.46x = 1,714.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.26/43.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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