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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43, 59.16 and 32.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43, 59.16 and 32.04 is: 44.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43 : 59.16 = 32.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43/59.16 = 32.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43x = 59.16 × 32.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43x = 1,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.49/43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.08

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