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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 65.94 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 65.94 and 35.01 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 65.94 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/65.94 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 65.94 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 2,308.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308.56/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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