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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 66.10 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 66.10 and 37.97 is: 57.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 66.10 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/66.10 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 66.10 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.71/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.11

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