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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45, 61.98 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45, 61.98 and 43.72 is: 60.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45 : 61.98 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45/61.98 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45x = 61.98 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45x = 2,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709.77/45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.22

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