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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.57, 65.32 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.57, 65.32 and 19.47 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.57 : 65.32 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.57/65.32 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.57x = 65.32 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.57x = 1,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.68/43.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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