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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.37, 67.65 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.37, 67.65 and 43.66 is: 65.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.37 : 67.65 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.37/67.65 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.37x = 67.65 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.37x = 2,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953.60/45.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.10

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