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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.64, 68.34 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.64, 68.34 and 43.12 is: 64.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.64 : 68.34 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.64/68.34 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.64x = 68.34 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.64x = 2,946.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946.82/45.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.57

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