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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.62, 60.18 and 32.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.62, 60.18 and 32.71 is: 45.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.62 : 60.18 = 32.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.62/60.18 = 32.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.62x = 60.18 × 32.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.62x = 1,968.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968.19/43.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.12

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