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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.13 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.13 and 43.67 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.13 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.13 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.13 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975.24/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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