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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 59.85 and 32.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 59.85 and 32.42 is: 44.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 59.85 = 32.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/59.85 = 32.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 59.85 × 32.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 1,940.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940.04/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.75

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