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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.23, 59.54 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.23, 59.54 and 38.64 is: 53.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.23 : 59.54 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.23/59.54 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.23x = 59.54 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.23x = 2,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300.43/43.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.21

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