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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 64.88 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 64.88 and 38.67 is: 57.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 64.88 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/64.88 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 64.88 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 2,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508.72/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.71

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