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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.76, 63.16 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.76, 63.16 and 43.59 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.76 : 63.16 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.76/63.16 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.76x = 63.16 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.76x = 2,752.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752.83/45.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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