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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.72, 65.56 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.72, 65.56 and 38.44 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.72 : 65.56 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.72/65.56 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.72x = 65.56 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.72x = 2,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.13/43.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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