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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.44, 60 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.44, 60 and 38.08 is: 52.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.44 : 60 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.44/60 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.44x = 60 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.44x = 2,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284.80/43.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.60

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