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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 60.40 and 36.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 60.40 and 36.52 is: 50.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 60.40 = 36.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/60.40 = 36.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 60.40 × 36.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 2,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205.81/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.31

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