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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.61, 60.15 and 36.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.61, 60.15 and 36.74 is: 50.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.61 : 60.15 = 36.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.61/60.15 = 36.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.61x = 60.15 × 36.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.61x = 2,209.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.61/43.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.67

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