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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.30, 59.85 and 37.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.30, 59.85 and 37.15 is: 51.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.30 : 59.85 = 37.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.30/59.85 = 37.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.30x = 59.85 × 37.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.30x = 2,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223.43/43.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.35

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