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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.69, 60.35 and 37.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.69, 60.35 and 37.16 is: 51.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.69 : 60.35 = 37.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.69/60.35 = 37.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.69x = 60.35 × 37.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.69x = 2,242.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242.61/43.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.33

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