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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.88, 65.75 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.88, 65.75 and 35.37 is: 53.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.88 : 65.75 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.88/65.75 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.88x = 65.75 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.88x = 2,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.40/43.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.00

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