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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.08, 59.49 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.08, 59.49 and 35.72 is: 49.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.08 : 59.49 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.08/59.49 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.08x = 59.49 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.08x = 2,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124.69/43.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.32

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