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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.86, 65.67 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.86, 65.67 and 35.37 is: 52.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.86 : 65.67 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.86/65.67 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.86x = 65.67 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.86x = 2,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322.75/43.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.96

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