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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.98, 60.74 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.98, 60.74 and 38.20 is: 52.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.98 : 60.74 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.98/60.74 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.98x = 60.74 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.98x = 2,320.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,320.27/43.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.76

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