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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 65.95 and 23.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 65.95 and 23.67 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 65.95 = 23.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/65.95 = 23.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 65.95 × 23.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,560.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560.71/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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