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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 60.34 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 60.34 and 38.67 is: 53.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 60.34 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/60.34 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 60.34 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 2,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333.35/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.22

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