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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.78, 65.72 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.78, 65.72 and 35.86 is: 53.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.78 : 65.72 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.78/65.72 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.78x = 65.72 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.78x = 2,356.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356.72/43.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.83

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