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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.83, 65.51 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.83, 65.51 and 37.45 is: 55.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.83 : 65.51 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.83/65.51 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.83x = 65.51 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.83x = 2,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453.35/43.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.97

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