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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.58, 65.21 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.58, 65.21 and 34.92 is: 52.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.58 : 65.21 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.58/65.21 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.58x = 65.21 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.58x = 2,276.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276.96/43.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.25

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