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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.17, 62.66 and 43.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.17, 62.66 and 43.55 is: 60.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.17 : 62.66 = 43.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.17/62.66 = 43.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.17x = 62.66 × 43.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.17x = 2,728.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,728.84/45.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.41

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