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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.88, 60.60 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.88, 60.60 and 35.72 is: 49.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.88 : 60.60 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.88/60.60 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.88x = 60.60 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.88x = 2,164.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164.63/43.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.33

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