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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.96, 60.69 and 35.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.96, 60.69 and 35.83 is: 49.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.96 : 60.69 = 35.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.96/60.69 = 35.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.96x = 60.69 × 35.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.96x = 2,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174.52/43.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.47

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