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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.28, 59.48 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.28, 59.48 and 38.08 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.28 : 59.48 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.28/59.48 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.28x = 59.48 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.28x = 2,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265.00/43.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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