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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.29, 59.66 and 32.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.29, 59.66 and 32.36 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.29 : 59.66 = 32.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.29/59.66 = 32.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.29x = 59.66 × 32.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.29x = 1,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.38/43.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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