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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.85, 60.60 and 32.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.85, 60.60 and 32.92 is: 45.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.85 : 60.60 = 32.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.85/60.60 = 32.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.85x = 60.60 × 32.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.85x = 1,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,994.53/43.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.49

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