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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.86, 65.81 and 38.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.86, 65.81 and 38.49 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.86 : 65.81 = 38.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.86/65.81 = 38.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.86x = 65.81 × 38.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.86x = 2,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.25/43.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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