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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 65.88 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 65.88 and 43.88 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 65.88 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/65.88 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 65.88 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890.49/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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