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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 66.90 and 43.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 66.90 and 43.18 is: 64.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 66.90 = 43.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/66.90 = 43.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 66.90 × 43.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,888.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888.74/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.28

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