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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.82, 65.72 and 24.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.82, 65.72 and 24.55 is: 36.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.82 : 65.72 = 24.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.82/65.72 = 24.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.82x = 65.72 × 24.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.82x = 1,613.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613.43/43.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.82

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