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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.07, 59.39 and 37.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.07, 59.39 and 37.61 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.07 : 59.39 = 37.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.07/59.39 = 37.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.07x = 59.39 × 37.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.07x = 2,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233.17/43.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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