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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.53, 65.30 and 11.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.53, 65.30 and 11.47 is: 17.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.53 : 65.30 = 11.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.53/65.30 = 11.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.53x = 65.30 × 11.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.53x = 748.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.96/43.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.20

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