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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 60.46 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 60.46 and 38.74 is: 53.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 60.46 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/60.46 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 60.46 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 2,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342.22/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.33

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