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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 59.72 and 39.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 59.72 and 39.59 is: 54.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 59.72 = 39.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/59.72 = 39.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 59.72 × 39.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 2,363.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363.82/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.68

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