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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 62.48 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 62.48 and 43.47 is: 60.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 62.48 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/62.48 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 62.48 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716.01/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.14

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