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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.66, 60.18 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.66, 60.18 and 34.96 is: 48.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.66 : 60.18 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.66/60.18 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.66x = 60.18 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.66x = 2,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103.89/43.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.19

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