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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 65.69 and 32.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 65.69 and 32.52 is: 48.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 65.69 = 32.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/65.69 = 32.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 65.69 × 32.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 2,136.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.24/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.63

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