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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.70, 65.50 and 19.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.70, 65.50 and 19.63 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.70 : 65.50 = 19.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.70/65.50 = 19.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.70x = 65.50 × 19.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.70x = 1,285.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285.77/43.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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