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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.52 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.52 and 38.64 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.52 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.52 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.52 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 2,531.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531.69/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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