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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 59.54 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 59.54 and 36.26 is: 50.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 59.54 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/59.54 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 59.54 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 2,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.44/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.03

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