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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.76, 60.44 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.76, 60.44 and 39.66 is: 54.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.76 : 60.44 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.76/60.44 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.76x = 60.44 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.76x = 2,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396.85/43.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.78

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