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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.98 and 19.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.98 and 19.58 is: 29.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.98 = 19.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.98 = 19.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.98 × 19.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 1,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292.13/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.39

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