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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.59, 65.26 and 41.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.59, 65.26 and 41.91 is: 62.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.59 : 65.26 = 41.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.59/65.26 = 41.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.59x = 65.26 × 41.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.59x = 2,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734.62/43.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.74

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