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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.15, 59.60 and 38.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.15, 59.60 and 38.55 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.15 : 59.60 = 38.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.15/59.60 = 38.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.15x = 59.60 × 38.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.15x = 2,297.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297.58/43.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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