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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.58 and 23.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.58 and 23.17 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.58 = 23.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.58 = 23.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.58 × 23.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 1,519.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519.18/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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