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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.47, 65.21 and 38.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.47, 65.21 and 38.45 is: 57.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.47 : 65.21 = 38.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.47/65.21 = 38.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.47x = 65.21 × 38.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.47x = 2,507.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507.30/43.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.68

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