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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.29, 64.97 and 38.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.29, 64.97 and 38.79 is: 58.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.29 : 64.97 = 38.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.29/64.97 = 38.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.29x = 64.97 × 38.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.29x = 2,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519.99/43.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.21

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