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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.70, 60.32 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.70, 60.32 and 26.22 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.70 : 60.32 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.70/60.32 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.70x = 60.32 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.70x = 1,581.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581.59/43.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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