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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 60.69 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 60.69 and 38.54 is: 57.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 60.69 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/60.69 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 60.69 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 2,338.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338.99/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.85

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