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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 60.62 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 60.62 and 38.51 is: 53.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 60.62 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/60.62 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 60.62 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 2,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333.98/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.09

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