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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.48 and 23.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.48 and 23.40 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.48 = 23.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.48 = 23.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.48 × 23.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 1,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.23/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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