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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.64, 59.92 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.64, 59.92 and 39.44 is: 54.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.64 : 59.92 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.64/59.92 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.64x = 59.92 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.64x = 2,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363.24/43.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.15

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