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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.88, 65.81 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.88, 65.81 and 38.51 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.88 : 65.81 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.88/65.81 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.88x = 65.81 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.88x = 2,534.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534.36/43.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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