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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.67, 65.40 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.67, 65.40 and 26.54 is: 39.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.67 : 65.40 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.67/65.40 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.67x = 65.40 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.67x = 1,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735.39/43.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.74

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