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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.12, 59.40 and 38.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.12, 59.40 and 38.24 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.12 : 59.40 = 38.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.12/59.40 = 38.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.12x = 59.40 × 38.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.12x = 2,271.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271.46/43.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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