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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.20, 59.57 and 32.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.20, 59.57 and 32.11 is: 44.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.20 : 59.57 = 32.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.20/59.57 = 32.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.20x = 59.57 × 32.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.20x = 1,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.02/43.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.29

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