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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 65.82 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 65.82 and 25.84 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 65.82 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/65.82 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 65.82 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 1,700.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700.79/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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