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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 62.35 and 43.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 62.35 and 43.16 is: 59.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 62.35 = 43.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/62.35 = 43.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 62.35 × 43.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,691.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.03/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.91

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