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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 65.96 and 36.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 65.96 and 36.27 is: 54.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 65.96 = 36.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/65.96 = 36.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 65.96 × 36.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 2,392.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392.37/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.46

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