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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.74, 59.99 and 38.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.74, 59.99 and 38.88 is: 53.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.74 : 59.99 = 38.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.74/59.99 = 38.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.74x = 59.99 × 38.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.74x = 2,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332.41/43.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.32

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