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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 65.34 and 37.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 65.34 and 37.94 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 65.34 = 37.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/65.34 = 37.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 65.34 × 37.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 2,478.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478.67/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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