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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 65.89 and 13.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 65.89 and 13.50 is: 20.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 65.89 = 13.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/65.89 = 13.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 65.89 × 13.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 889.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.57/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.25

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