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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.40, 59.69 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.40, 59.69 and 35.96 is: 49.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.40 : 59.69 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.40/59.69 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.40x = 59.69 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.40x = 2,146.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146.38/43.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.45

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