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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 60.03 and 36.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 60.03 and 36.60 is: 50.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 60.03 = 36.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/60.03 = 36.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 60.03 × 36.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 2,197.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.10/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.37

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