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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 66.86 and 43.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 66.86 and 43.28 is: 64.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 66.86 = 43.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/66.86 = 43.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 66.86 × 43.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 2,893.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,893.70/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.42

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