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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.60 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.60 and 43.75 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.60 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.60 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.60 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 3,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001.25/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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