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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.64, 65.46 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.64, 65.46 and 13.20 is: 19.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.64 : 65.46 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.64/65.46 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.64x = 65.46 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.64x = 864.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864.07/43.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.80

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