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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.81 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.81 and 40.58 is: 60.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.81 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.81 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.81 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 2,670.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.34/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.74

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