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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.74, 60.27 and 32.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.74, 60.27 and 32.65 is: 44.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.74 : 60.27 = 32.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.74/60.27 = 32.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.74x = 60.27 × 32.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.74x = 1,967.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967.97/43.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.99

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