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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 59.79 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 59.79 and 38.22 is: 52.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 59.79 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/59.79 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 59.79 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 2,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285.17/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.57

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