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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.76, 65.58 and 23.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.76, 65.58 and 23.41 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.76 : 65.58 = 23.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.76/65.58 = 23.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.76x = 65.58 × 23.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.76x = 1,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535.22/43.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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