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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.79, 60.36 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.79, 60.36 and 37.97 is: 52.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.79 : 60.36 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.79/60.36 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.79x = 60.36 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.79x = 2,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291.87/43.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.34

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