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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.38, 65.38 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.38, 65.38 and 37.44 is: 56.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.38 : 65.38 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.38/65.38 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.38x = 65.38 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.38x = 2,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447.83/43.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.43

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