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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.84 and 32.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.84 and 32.39 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.84 = 32.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.84 = 32.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.84 × 32.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 2,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132.71/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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