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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.70, 65.46 and 23.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.70, 65.46 and 23.39 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.70 : 65.46 = 23.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.70/65.46 = 23.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.70x = 65.46 × 23.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.70x = 1,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530.78/43.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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