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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.98, 65.97 and 11.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.98, 65.97 and 11.92 is: 17.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.98 : 65.97 = 11.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.98/65.97 = 11.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.98x = 65.97 × 11.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.98x = 786.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.32/43.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.88

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