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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.44, 59.84 and 35.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.44, 59.84 and 35.24 is: 48.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.44 : 59.84 = 35.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.44/59.84 = 35.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.44x = 59.84 × 35.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.44x = 2,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108.42/43.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.54

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