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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.52, 65.35 and 34.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.52, 65.35 and 34.58 is: 51.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.52 : 65.35 = 34.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.52/65.35 = 34.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.52x = 65.35 × 34.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.52x = 2,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259.30/43.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.92

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