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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.04, 59.55 and 34.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.04, 59.55 and 34.94 is: 48.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.04 : 59.55 = 34.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.04/59.55 = 34.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.04x = 59.55 × 34.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.04x = 2,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080.68/43.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.34

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