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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.54, 65.40 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.54, 65.40 and 37.12 is: 55.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.54 : 65.40 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.54/65.40 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.54x = 65.40 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.54x = 2,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427.65/43.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.76

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