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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 68.87 and 39.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 68.87 and 39.43 is: 59.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 68.87 = 39.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/68.87 = 39.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 68.87 × 39.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 2,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,715.54/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.41

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