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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.49, 60.19 and 37.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.49, 60.19 and 37.67 is: 52.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.49 : 60.19 = 37.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.49/60.19 = 37.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.49x = 60.19 × 37.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.49x = 2,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266.96/43.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.12

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