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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.85, 60.42 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.85, 60.42 and 38.63 is: 53.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.85 : 60.42 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.85/60.42 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.85x = 60.42 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.85x = 2,334.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334.18/43.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.23

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