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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.20, 60.42 and 43.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.20, 60.42 and 43.20 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.20 : 60.42 = 43.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.20/60.42 = 43.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.20x = 60.42 × 43.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.20x = 2,610.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610.14/43.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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