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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.76, 60.39 and 38.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.76, 60.39 and 38.60 is: 53.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.76 : 60.39 = 38.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.76/60.39 = 38.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.76x = 60.39 × 38.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.76x = 2,331.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,331.20/43.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.28

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