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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 65.68 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 65.68 and 43.64 is: 65.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 65.68 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/65.68 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 65.68 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,866.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866.28/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.14

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