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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.88, 65.41 and 39.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.88, 65.41 and 39.96 is: 59.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.88 : 65.41 = 39.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.88/65.41 = 39.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.88x = 65.41 × 39.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.88x = 2,613.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613.68/43.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.57

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