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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 67.98 and 43.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 67.98 and 43.34 is: 64.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 67.98 = 43.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/67.98 = 43.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 67.98 × 43.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,946.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.08/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.56

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