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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 63.19 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 63.19 and 43.94 is: 60.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 63.19 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/63.19 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 63.19 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,776.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776.35/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.94

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