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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.19, 59.76 and 37.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.19, 59.76 and 37.04 is: 51.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.19 : 59.76 = 37.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.19/59.76 = 37.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.19x = 59.76 × 37.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.19x = 2,213.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,213.51/43.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.25

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