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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 67.37 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 67.37 and 43.11 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 67.37 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/67.37 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 67.37 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 2,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904.11/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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