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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 65.83 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 65.83 and 43.86 is: 65.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 65.83 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/65.83 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 65.83 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 2,887.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.36/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.45

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