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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 59.49 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 59.49 and 37.11 is: 51.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 59.49 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/59.49 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 59.49 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 2,207.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207.67/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.07

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