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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 65.88 and 43.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 65.88 and 43.63 is: 64.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 65.88 = 43.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/65.88 = 43.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 65.88 × 43.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 2,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874.75/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.99

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