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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.10, 65.97 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.10, 65.97 and 43.11 is: 64.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.10 : 65.97 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.10/65.97 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.10x = 65.97 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.10x = 2,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843.97/44.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.49

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