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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.42, 59.94 and 37.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.42, 59.94 and 37.27 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.42 : 59.94 = 37.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.42/59.94 = 37.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.42x = 59.94 × 37.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.42x = 2,233.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233.96/43.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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