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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 66.95 and 43.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 66.95 and 43.30 is: 64.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 66.95 = 43.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/66.95 = 43.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 66.95 × 43.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898.38/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.59

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