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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 59.64 and 37.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 59.64 and 37.19 is: 51.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 59.64 = 37.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/59.64 = 37.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 59.64 × 37.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 2,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217.71/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.26

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