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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 67.82 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 67.82 and 43.83 is: 65.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 67.82 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/67.82 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 67.82 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 2,972.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972.33/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.40

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