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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 66.77 and 43.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 66.77 and 43.17 is: 64.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 66.77 = 43.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/66.77 = 43.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 66.77 × 43.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882.46/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.50

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