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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.21, 67.88 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.21, 67.88 and 43.86 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.21 : 67.88 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.21/67.88 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.21x = 67.88 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.21x = 2,976.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976.66/45.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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