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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.77, 65.78 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.77, 65.78 and 36.59 is: 54.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.77 : 65.78 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.77/65.78 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.77x = 65.78 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.77x = 2,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406.89/43.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.99

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