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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.34, 59.71 and 35.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.34, 59.71 and 35.54 is: 48.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.34 : 59.71 = 35.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.34/59.71 = 35.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.34x = 59.71 × 35.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.34x = 2,121.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.94/43.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.97

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