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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.40, 59.94 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.40, 59.94 and 38.77 is: 53.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.40 : 59.94 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.40/59.94 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.40x = 59.94 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.40x = 2,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323.72/43.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.54

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