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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 60.58 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 60.58 and 39.81 is: 54.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 60.58 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/60.58 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 60.58 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 2,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411.69/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.90

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