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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.92, 63.26 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.92, 63.26 and 43.68 is: 60.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.92 : 63.26 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.92/63.26 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.92x = 63.26 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.92x = 2,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763.20/45.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.17

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