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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.95, 68.49 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.95, 68.49 and 43.97 is: 65.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.95 : 68.49 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.95/68.49 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.95x = 68.49 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.95x = 3,011.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,011.16/45.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.54

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