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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.54, 66.38 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.54, 66.38 and 43.25 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.54 : 66.38 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.54/66.38 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.54x = 66.38 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.54x = 2,870.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870.39/44.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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