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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.96, 65.82 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.96, 65.82 and 38.20 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.96 : 65.82 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.96/65.82 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.96x = 65.82 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.96x = 2,514.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514.32/43.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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