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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.03, 64.46 and 37.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.03, 64.46 and 37.25 is: 55.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.03 : 64.46 = 37.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.03/64.46 = 37.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.03x = 64.46 × 37.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.03x = 2,400.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400.95/43.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.80

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