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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.55, 65.30 and 17.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.55, 65.30 and 17.87 is: 26.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.55 : 65.30 = 17.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.55/65.30 = 17.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.55x = 65.30 × 17.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.55x = 1,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.60/43.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.79

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