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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.98, 65.90 and 38.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.98, 65.90 and 38.04 is: 57.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.98 : 65.90 = 38.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.98/65.90 = 38.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.98x = 65.90 × 38.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.98x = 2,506.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506.84/43.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.00

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