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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.55, 60.02 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.55, 60.02 and 37.71 is: 51.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.55 : 60.02 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.55/60.02 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.55x = 60.02 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.55x = 2,263.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263.35/43.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.97

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