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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.11, 59.54 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.11, 59.54 and 32.22 is: 44.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.11 : 59.54 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.11/59.54 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.11x = 59.54 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.11x = 1,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918.22/43.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.50

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