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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.18 and 43.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.18 and 43.30 is: 64.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.18 = 43.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.18 = 43.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.18 × 43.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,952.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952.19/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.68

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