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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.89, 65.53 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.89, 65.53 and 41.16 is: 61.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.89 : 65.53 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.89/65.53 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.89x = 65.53 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.89x = 2,697.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,697.26/43.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.45

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