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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.22, 59.46 and 37.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.22, 59.46 and 37.37 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.22 : 59.46 = 37.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.22/59.46 = 37.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.22x = 59.46 × 37.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.22x = 2,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221.98/43.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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