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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.78, 60.48 and 34.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.78, 60.48 and 34.15 is: 47.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.78 : 60.48 = 34.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.78/60.48 = 34.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.78x = 60.48 × 34.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.78x = 2,065.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.39/43.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.18

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