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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.84, 65.44 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.84, 65.44 and 38.44 is: 57.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.84 : 65.44 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.84/65.44 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.84x = 65.44 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.84x = 2,515.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.64/43.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.38

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