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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.57, 65.34 and 35.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.57, 65.34 and 35.11 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.57 : 65.34 = 35.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.57/65.34 = 35.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.57x = 65.34 × 35.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.57x = 2,294.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.09/43.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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