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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.63, 65.61 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.63, 65.61 and 34.98 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.63 : 65.61 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.63/65.61 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.63x = 65.61 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.63x = 2,294.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294.71/43.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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