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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 67.96 and 43.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 67.96 and 43.01 is: 64.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 67.96 = 43.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/67.96 = 43.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 67.96 × 43.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,922.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,922.96/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.14

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