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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.83, 66 and 40.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.83, 66 and 40.95 is: 61.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.83 : 66 = 40.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.83/66 = 40.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.83x = 66 × 40.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.83x = 2,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.70/43.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.66

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