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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.86, 60.58 and 32.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.86, 60.58 and 32.28 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.86 : 60.58 = 32.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.86/60.58 = 32.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.86x = 60.58 × 32.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.86x = 1,955.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.52/43.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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