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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.48, 59.97 and 36.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.48, 59.97 and 36.87 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.48 : 59.97 = 36.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.48/59.97 = 36.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.48x = 59.97 × 36.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.48x = 2,211.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.24/43.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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