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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.49, 65.34 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.49, 65.34 and 35.89 is: 53.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.49 : 65.34 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.49/65.34 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.49x = 65.34 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.49x = 2,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345.05/43.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.92

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