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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 65.07 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 65.07 and 25.47 is: 38.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 65.07 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/65.07 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 65.07 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 1,657.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657.33/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.13

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