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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.40, 64.84 and 38.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.40, 64.84 and 38.32 is: 57.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.40 : 64.84 = 38.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.40/64.84 = 38.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.40x = 64.84 × 38.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.40x = 2,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484.67/43.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.25

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