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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.82, 65.72 and 11.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.82, 65.72 and 11.75 is: 17.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.82 : 65.72 = 11.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.82/65.72 = 11.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.82x = 65.72 × 11.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.82x = 772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.21/43.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.62

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