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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 67.94 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 67.94 and 43.76 is: 65.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 67.94 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/67.94 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 67.94 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 2,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972.50/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.55

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