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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.55, 59.83 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.55, 59.83 and 35.34 is: 48.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.55 : 59.83 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.55/59.83 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.55x = 59.83 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.55x = 2,114.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.39/43.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.55

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