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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 60.08 and 36.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 60.08 and 36.68 is: 50.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 60.08 = 36.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/60.08 = 36.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 60.08 × 36.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 2,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.73/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.52

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