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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 65.75 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 65.75 and 43.22 is: 64.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 65.75 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/65.75 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 65.75 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,841.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841.17/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.38

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