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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.76, 101.83 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.76, 101.83 and 43.86 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.76 : 101.83 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.76/101.83 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.76x = 101.83 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.76x = 4,466.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,466.26/67.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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