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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.87, 65.78 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.87, 65.78 and 24.60 is: 36.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.87 : 65.78 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.87/65.78 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.87x = 65.78 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.87x = 1,618.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.07/43.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.89

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