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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.54, 59.79 and 37.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.54, 59.79 and 37.40 is: 51.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.54 : 59.79 = 37.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.54/59.79 = 37.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.54x = 59.79 × 37.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.54x = 2,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,236.15/43.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.36

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