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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.70, 60.32 and 34.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.70, 60.32 and 34.49 is: 47.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.70 : 60.32 = 34.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.70/60.32 = 34.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.70x = 60.32 × 34.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.70x = 2,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080.44/43.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.61

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