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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.94 and 13.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.94 and 13.52 is: 20.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.94 = 13.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.94 = 13.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.94 × 13.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.62/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.28

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