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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.61 and 38.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.61 and 38.77 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.61 = 38.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.61 = 38.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.61 × 38.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349.85/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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