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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.42, 59.76 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.42, 59.76 and 41.74 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.42 : 59.76 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.42/59.76 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.42x = 59.76 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.42x = 2,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494.38/43.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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