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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.72, 62.77 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.72, 62.77 and 43 is: 59.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.72 : 62.77 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.72/62.77 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.72x = 62.77 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.72x = 2,699.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699.11/45.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.04

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