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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.48, 59.69 and 38.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.48, 59.69 and 38.62 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.48 : 59.69 = 38.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.48/59.69 = 38.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.48x = 59.69 × 38.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.48x = 2,305.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,305.23/43.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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