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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 60.63 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 60.63 and 25.52 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 60.63 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/60.63 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 60.63 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 1,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547.28/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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