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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 66.60 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 66.60 and 43.88 is: 66.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 66.60 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/66.60 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 66.60 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 2,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.41/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.24

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