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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.46, 67.65 and 43.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.46, 67.65 and 43.84 is: 65.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.46 : 67.65 = 43.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.46/67.65 = 43.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.46x = 67.65 × 43.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.46x = 2,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965.94/45.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.24

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