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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.12, 59.46 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.12, 59.46 and 35.72 is: 49.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.12 : 59.46 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.12/59.46 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.12x = 59.46 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.12x = 2,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123.70/43.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.25

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