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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.27, 59.74 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.27, 59.74 and 38.90 is: 53.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.27 : 59.74 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.27/59.74 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.27x = 59.74 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.27x = 2,323.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323.94/43.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.71

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