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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 62.57 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 62.57 and 43.98 is: 60.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 62.57 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/62.57 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 62.57 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752.17/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.53

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