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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 60.54 and 34.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 60.54 and 34.18 is: 47.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 60.54 = 34.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/60.54 = 34.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 60.54 × 34.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 2,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069.26/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.20

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