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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 67.09 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 67.09 and 43.68 is: 65.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 67.09 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/67.09 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 67.09 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 2,930.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930.49/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.87

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