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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.40, 59.84 and 32.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.40, 59.84 and 32.48 is: 44.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.40 : 59.84 = 32.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.40/59.84 = 32.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.40x = 59.84 × 32.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.40x = 1,943.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943.60/43.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.78

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