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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 65.46 and 42.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 65.46 and 42.93 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 65.46 = 42.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/65.46 = 42.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 65.46 × 42.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 2,810.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.12/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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