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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.56, 59.84 and 36.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.56, 59.84 and 36.24 is: 49.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.56 : 59.84 = 36.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.56/59.84 = 36.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.56x = 59.84 × 36.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.56x = 2,168.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.42/43.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.78

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