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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 59.74 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 59.74 and 35.10 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 59.74 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/59.74 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 59.74 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 2,096.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096.87/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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