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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.67, 60.35 and 37.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.67, 60.35 and 37.52 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.67 : 60.35 = 37.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.67/60.35 = 37.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.67x = 60.35 × 37.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.67x = 2,263.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263.84/43.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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