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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.95, 65.97 and 34.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.95, 65.97 and 34.93 is: 52.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.95 : 65.97 = 34.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.95/65.97 = 34.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.95x = 65.97 × 34.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.95x = 2,304.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304.33/43.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.43

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