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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.68, 65.55 and 19.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.68, 65.55 and 19.64 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.68 : 65.55 = 19.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.68/65.55 = 19.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.68x = 65.55 × 19.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.68x = 1,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287.40/43.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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