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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.65, 65.28 and 38.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.65, 65.28 and 38.87 is: 58.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.65 : 65.28 = 38.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.65/65.28 = 38.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.65x = 65.28 × 38.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.65x = 2,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537.17/43.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.13

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