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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.78, 65.62 and 23.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.78, 65.62 and 23.47 is: 35.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.78 : 65.62 = 23.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.78/65.62 = 23.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.78x = 65.62 × 23.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.78x = 1,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,540.10/43.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.18

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