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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.87, 65.80 and 13.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.87, 65.80 and 13.43 is: 20.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.87 : 65.80 = 13.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.87/65.80 = 13.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.87x = 65.80 × 13.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.87x = 883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.80/43.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.15

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