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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.25, 59.63 and 35.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.25, 59.63 and 35.47 is: 48.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.25 : 59.63 = 35.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.25/59.63 = 35.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.25x = 59.63 × 35.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.25x = 2,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.97/43.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.91

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