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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.15, 59.58 and 34.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.15, 59.58 and 34.95 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.15 : 59.58 = 34.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.15/59.58 = 34.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.15x = 59.58 × 34.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.15x = 2,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082.32/43.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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