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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 60.06 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 60.06 and 34.44 is: 47.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 60.06 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/60.06 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 60.06 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 2,068.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.47/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.42

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