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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 65.85 and 43.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 65.85 and 43.77 is: 65.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 65.85 = 43.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/65.85 = 43.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 65.85 × 43.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,882.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882.25/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.22

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