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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63, 94.40 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63, 94.40 and 43.70 is: 65.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63 : 94.40 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63/94.40 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63x = 94.40 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63x = 4,125.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125.28/63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.48

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