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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.38, 59.73 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.38, 59.73 and 38.16 is: 52.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.38 : 59.73 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.38/59.73 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.38x = 59.73 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.38x = 2,279.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279.30/43.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.54

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