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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.19, 59.64 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.19, 59.64 and 34.03 is: 46.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.19 : 59.64 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.19/59.64 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.19x = 59.64 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.19x = 2,029.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.08/43.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.98

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