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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 60.54 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 60.54 and 35.70 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 60.54 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/60.54 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 60.54 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 2,161.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161.28/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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