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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.86, 60.51 and 38.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.86, 60.51 and 38.06 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.86 : 60.51 = 38.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.86/60.51 = 38.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.86x = 60.51 × 38.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.86x = 2,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303.01/43.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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