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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.43, 59.78 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.43, 59.78 and 36.51 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.43 : 59.78 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.43/59.78 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.43x = 59.78 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.43x = 2,182.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182.39/43.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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