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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.78, 65.65 and 16.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.78, 65.65 and 16.71 is: 25.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.78 : 65.65 = 16.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.78/65.65 = 16.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.78x = 65.65 × 16.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.78x = 1,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096.68/43.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.05

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