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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 59.72 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 59.72 and 35.19 is: 48.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 59.72 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/59.72 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 59.72 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 2,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101.55/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.48

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