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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.49, 62.69 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.49, 62.69 and 43.97 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.49 : 62.69 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.49/62.69 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.49x = 62.69 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.49x = 2,756.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,756.18/45.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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