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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.70, 65.58 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.70, 65.58 and 19.66 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.70 : 65.58 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.70/65.58 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.70x = 65.58 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.70x = 1,289.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289.30/43.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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