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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.55 and 41.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.55 and 41.76 is: 62.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.55 = 41.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.55 = 41.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.55 × 41.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 2,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737.52/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.27

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