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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.98, 60.61 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.98, 60.61 and 36.95 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.98 : 60.61 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.98/60.61 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.98x = 60.61 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.98x = 2,239.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239.14/43.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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