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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.66, 65.49 and 11.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.66, 65.49 and 11.60 is: 17.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.66 : 65.49 = 11.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.66/65.49 = 11.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.66x = 65.49 × 11.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.66x = 759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.33/43.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.39

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