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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 60.52 and 31.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 60.52 and 31.67 is: 43.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 60.52 = 31.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/60.52 = 31.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 60.52 × 31.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 1,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916.67/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.59

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