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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 65.39 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 65.39 and 41.07 is: 61.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 65.39 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/65.39 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 65.39 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,685.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,685.84/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.12

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