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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.86, 65.70 and 42.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.86, 65.70 and 42.20 is: 63.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.86 : 65.70 = 42.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.86/65.70 = 42.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.86x = 65.70 × 42.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.86x = 2,772.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772.21/43.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.21

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