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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.82 and 42.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.82 and 42.02 is: 62.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.82 = 42.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.82 = 42.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.82 × 42.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 2,765.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765.76/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.90

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