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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.02 and 43.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.02 and 43.02 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.02 = 43.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.02 = 43.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.02 × 43.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,926.22/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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