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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.83, 60.54 and 39.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.83, 60.54 and 39.95 is: 55.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.83 : 60.54 = 39.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.83/60.54 = 39.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.83x = 60.54 × 39.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.83x = 2,418.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418.27/43.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.17

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