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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.10, 59.35 and 37.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.10, 59.35 and 37.86 is: 52.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.10 : 59.35 = 37.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.10/59.35 = 37.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.10x = 59.35 × 37.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.10x = 2,246.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246.99/43.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.13

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