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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.66, 65.55 and 38.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.66, 65.55 and 38.89 is: 58.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.66 : 65.55 = 38.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.66/65.55 = 38.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.66x = 65.55 × 38.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.66x = 2,549.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549.24/43.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.39

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