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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 68.36 and 43.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 68.36 and 43.08 is: 64.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 68.36 = 43.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/68.36 = 43.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 68.36 × 43.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 2,944.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944.95/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.10

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