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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 62.77 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 62.77 and 43.54 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 62.77 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/62.77 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 62.77 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733.01/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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