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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 67.40 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 67.40 and 43.68 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 67.40 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/67.40 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 67.40 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.81/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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