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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 65.26 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 65.26 and 43 is: 64.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 65.26 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/65.26 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 65.26 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 2,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806.18/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.33

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