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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.41 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.41 and 43.62 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.41 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.41 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.41 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,940.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940.42/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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