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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.74, 65.68 and 41.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.74, 65.68 and 41.99 is: 63.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.74 : 65.68 = 41.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.74/65.68 = 41.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.74x = 65.68 × 41.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.74x = 2,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,757.47/43.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.04

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