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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.34, 64.94 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.34, 64.94 and 38.32 is: 57.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.34 : 64.94 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.34/64.94 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.34x = 64.94 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.34x = 2,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488.51/43.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.42

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