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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.53, 59.99 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.53, 59.99 and 34.76 is: 47.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.53 : 59.99 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.53/59.99 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.53x = 59.99 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.53x = 2,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085.25/43.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.90

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