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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.83, 60.54 and 31.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.83, 60.54 and 31.59 is: 43.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.83 : 60.54 = 31.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.83/60.54 = 31.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.83x = 60.54 × 31.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.83x = 1,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912.46/43.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.63

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