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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 60.65 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 60.65 and 32.27 is: 44.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 60.65 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/60.65 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 60.65 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 1,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.71/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.51

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