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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.71, 60.27 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.71, 60.27 and 26.46 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.71 : 60.27 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.71/60.27 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.71x = 60.27 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.71x = 1,594.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.74/43.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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