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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.30, 59.72 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.30, 59.72 and 36.43 is: 50.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.30 : 59.72 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.30/59.72 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.30x = 59.72 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.30x = 2,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175.69/43.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.25

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