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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.83, 60.57 and 39.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.83, 60.57 and 39.51 is: 54.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.83 : 60.57 = 39.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.83/60.57 = 39.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.83x = 60.57 × 39.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.83x = 2,393.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393.12/43.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.60

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