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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.14, 64.32 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.14, 64.32 and 38.04 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.14 : 64.32 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.14/64.32 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.14x = 64.32 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.14x = 2,446.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446.73/43.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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