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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.73, 65.52 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.73, 65.52 and 39.88 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.73 : 65.52 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.73/65.52 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.73x = 65.52 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.73x = 2,612.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.77/43.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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