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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.03, 59.38 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.03, 59.38 and 25.55 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.03 : 59.38 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.03/59.38 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.03x = 59.38 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.03x = 1,516.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.80/43.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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