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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.12, 64.94 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.12, 64.94 and 38.88 is: 58.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.12 : 64.94 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.12/64.94 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.12x = 64.94 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.12x = 2,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.87/43.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.55

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