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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.91, 65.86 and 11.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.91, 65.86 and 11.85 is: 17.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.91 : 65.86 = 11.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.91/65.86 = 11.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.91x = 65.86 × 11.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.91x = 780.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.11/43.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.77

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