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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.50, 64.98 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.50, 64.98 and 35.81 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.50 : 64.98 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.50/64.98 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.50x = 64.98 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.50x = 2,326.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.61/43.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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