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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.74 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.74 and 43.59 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.74 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.74 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.74 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952.74/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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