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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.85, 65.78 and 11.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.85, 65.78 and 11.79 is: 17.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.85 : 65.78 = 11.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.85/65.78 = 11.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.85x = 65.78 × 11.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.85x = 775.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.49/43.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.68

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