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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.96, 65.80 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.96, 65.80 and 35.34 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.96 : 65.80 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.96/65.80 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.96x = 65.80 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.96x = 2,325.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.37/43.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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