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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 60.57 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 60.57 and 35.70 is: 49.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 60.57 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/60.57 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 60.57 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 2,162.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162.35/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.27

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