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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.08, 59.16 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.08, 59.16 and 39.91 is: 54.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.08 : 59.16 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.08/59.16 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.08x = 59.16 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.08x = 2,360.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360.85/43.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.81

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