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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.57 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.57 and 35.17 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.57 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.57 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.57 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130.10/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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