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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.26, 59.79 and 37.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.26, 59.79 and 37.86 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.26 : 59.79 = 37.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.26/59.79 = 37.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.26x = 59.79 × 37.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.26x = 2,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263.65/43.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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