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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 66.56 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 66.56 and 43.67 is: 65.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 66.56 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/66.56 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 66.56 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906.62/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.84

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