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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.17, 59.45 and 37.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.17, 59.45 and 37.02 is: 50.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.17 : 59.45 = 37.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.17/59.45 = 37.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.17x = 59.45 × 37.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.17x = 2,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200.65/43.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.98

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