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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.78, 65.61 and 37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.78, 65.61 and 37 is: 55.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.78 : 65.61 = 37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.78/65.61 = 37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.78x = 65.61 × 37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.78x = 2,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,427.57/43.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.45

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