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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 60.59 and 36.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 60.59 and 36.64 is: 50.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 60.59 = 36.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/60.59 = 36.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 60.59 × 36.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 2,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220.02/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.54

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