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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 60.34 and 31.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 60.34 and 31.43 is: 43.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 60.34 = 31.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/60.34 = 31.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 60.34 × 31.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 1,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896.49/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.38

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