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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.76, 60.32 and 34.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.76, 60.32 and 34.06 is: 46.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.76 : 60.32 = 34.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.76/60.32 = 34.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.76x = 60.32 × 34.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.76x = 2,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054.50/43.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.95

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