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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.40 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.40 and 37.54 is: 56.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.40 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.40 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.40 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 2,455.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455.12/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.16

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