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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.99, 60.67 and 38.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.99, 60.67 and 38.53 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.99 : 60.67 = 38.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.99/60.67 = 38.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.99x = 60.67 × 38.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.99x = 2,337.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,337.62/43.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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