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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.19, 59.63 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.19, 59.63 and 37.76 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.19 : 59.63 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.19/59.63 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.19x = 59.63 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.19x = 2,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251.69/43.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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