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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 63.24 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 63.24 and 43.76 is: 60.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 63.24 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/63.24 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 63.24 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,767.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767.38/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.27

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