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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 66.72 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 66.72 and 43.70 is: 65.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 66.72 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/66.72 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 66.72 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,915.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,915.11/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.21

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