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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.40 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.40 and 38.31 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.40 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.40 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.40 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,313.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,313.75/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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