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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 60.09 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 60.09 and 37.55 is: 51.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 60.09 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/60.09 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 60.09 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 2,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255.99/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.60

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