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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.27, 59.66 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.27, 59.66 and 35.49 is: 48.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.27 : 59.66 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.27/59.66 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.27x = 59.66 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.27x = 2,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117.16/43.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.93

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