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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.42, 59.97 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.42, 59.97 and 36.94 is: 51.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.42 : 59.97 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.42/59.97 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.42x = 59.97 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.42x = 2,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215.29/43.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.02

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