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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 63.02 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 63.02 and 43.69 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 63.02 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/63.02 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 63.02 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 2,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753.30/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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