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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.81, 60.62 and 42.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.81, 60.62 and 42.79 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.81 : 60.62 = 42.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.81/60.62 = 42.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.81x = 60.62 × 42.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.81x = 2,593.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593.93/43.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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