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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.45, 59.90 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.45, 59.90 and 35.26 is: 48.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.45 : 59.90 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.45/59.90 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.45x = 59.90 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.45x = 2,111.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111.75/43.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.60

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