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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 66.71 and 43.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 66.71 and 43.29 is: 65.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 66.71 = 43.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/66.71 = 43.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 66.71 × 43.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,887.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.98/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.35

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