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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.75, 65.55 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.75, 65.55 and 35.20 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.75 : 65.55 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.75/65.55 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.75x = 65.55 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.75x = 2,307.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307.36/43.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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