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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.93, 65.63 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.93, 65.63 and 38.53 is: 57.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.93 : 65.63 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.93/65.63 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.93x = 65.63 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.93x = 2,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528.72/43.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.56

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