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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.73, 60.36 and 32.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.73, 60.36 and 32.07 is: 44.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.73 : 60.36 = 32.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.73/60.36 = 32.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.73x = 60.36 × 32.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.73x = 1,935.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935.75/43.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.27

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