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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.96, 65.48 and 42.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.96, 65.48 and 42.44 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.96 : 65.48 = 42.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.96/65.48 = 42.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.96x = 65.48 × 42.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.96x = 2,778.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778.97/43.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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