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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.96, 60.74 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.96, 60.74 and 37.73 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.96 : 60.74 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.96/60.74 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.96x = 60.74 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.96x = 2,291.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291.63/43.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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