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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.67, 60.26 and 32.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.67, 60.26 and 32.04 is: 44.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.67 : 60.26 = 32.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.67/60.26 = 32.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.67x = 60.26 × 32.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.67x = 1,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.57/43.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.21

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