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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.35, 59.87 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.35, 59.87 and 38.18 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.35 : 59.87 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.35/59.87 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.35x = 59.87 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.35x = 2,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286.08/43.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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