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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.86, 60.60 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.86, 60.60 and 38.70 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.86 : 60.60 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.86/60.60 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.86x = 60.60 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.86x = 2,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345.22/43.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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