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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.79, 60.37 and 35.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.79, 60.37 and 35.99 is: 49.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.79 : 60.37 = 35.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.79/60.37 = 35.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.79x = 60.37 × 35.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.79x = 2,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172.72/43.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.62

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