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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.57 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.57 and 36.53 is: 50.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.57 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.57 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.57 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,212.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,212.62/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.36

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