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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 65.93 and 43.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 65.93 and 43.46 is: 64.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 65.93 = 43.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/65.93 = 43.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 65.93 × 43.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 2,864.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,864.77/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.72

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