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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 65.91 and 23.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 65.91 and 23.61 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 65.91 = 23.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/65.91 = 23.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 65.91 × 23.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 1,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.14/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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