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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.61, 68.34 and 43.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.61, 68.34 and 43.93 is: 65.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.61 : 68.34 = 43.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.61/68.34 = 43.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.61x = 68.34 × 43.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.61x = 3,002.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002.18/45.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.82

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