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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 59.63 and 37.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 59.63 and 37.11 is: 51.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 59.63 = 37.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/59.63 = 37.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 59.63 × 37.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 2,212.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212.68/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.15

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