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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.58, 65.34 and 19.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.58, 65.34 and 19.50 is: 29.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.58 : 65.34 = 19.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.58/65.34 = 19.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.58x = 65.34 × 19.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.58x = 1,274.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274.13/43.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.24

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