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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.86, 65.72 and 23.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.86, 65.72 and 23.58 is: 35.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.86 : 65.72 = 23.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.86/65.72 = 23.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.86x = 65.72 × 23.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.86x = 1,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.68/43.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.33

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