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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.67, 60.22 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.67, 60.22 and 39.11 is: 53.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.67 : 60.22 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.67/60.22 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.67x = 60.22 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.67x = 2,355.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355.20/43.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.93

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