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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.55, 65.33 and 27.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.55, 65.33 and 27.50 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.55 : 65.33 = 27.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.55/65.33 = 27.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.55x = 65.33 × 27.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.55x = 1,796.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796.44/43.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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