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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 66.06 and 40.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 66.06 and 40.64 is: 61.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 66.06 = 40.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/66.06 = 40.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 66.06 × 40.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 2,684.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684.35/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.06

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