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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.81, 60.42 and 27.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.81, 60.42 and 27.43 is: 37.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.81 : 60.42 = 27.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.81/60.42 = 27.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.81x = 60.42 × 27.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.81x = 1,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657.27/43.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.83

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