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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.61, 65.39 and 13.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.61, 65.39 and 13.16 is: 19.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.61 : 65.39 = 13.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.61/65.39 = 13.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.61x = 65.39 × 13.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.61x = 860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.63/43.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.74

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