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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.74, 65.64 and 19.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.74, 65.64 and 19.37 is: 29.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.74 : 65.64 = 19.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.74/65.64 = 19.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.74x = 65.64 × 19.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.74x = 1,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271.68/43.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.07

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