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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.99 and 41.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.99 and 41.24 is: 57.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.99 = 41.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.99 = 41.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.99 × 41.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,514.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514.92/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.24

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