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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.87, 65.49 and 40.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.87, 65.49 and 40.66 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.87 : 65.49 = 40.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.87/65.49 = 40.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.87x = 65.49 × 40.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.87x = 2,662.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.82/43.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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