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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.71, 65.42 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.71, 65.42 and 35.10 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.71 : 65.42 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.71/65.42 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.71x = 65.42 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.71x = 2,296.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,296.07/43.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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