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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.71, 65.51 and 23.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.71, 65.51 and 23.42 is: 35.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.71 : 65.51 = 23.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.71/65.51 = 23.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.71x = 65.51 × 23.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.71x = 1,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.38/43.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.11

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