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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.54, 60.06 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.54, 60.06 and 32.65 is: 45.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.54 : 60.06 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.54/60.06 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.54x = 60.06 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.54x = 1,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960.96/43.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.04

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