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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 65.62 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 65.62 and 43.84 is: 65.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 65.62 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/65.62 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 65.62 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876.78/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.26

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