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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.97, 69.30 and 43.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.97, 69.30 and 43.04 is: 64.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.97 : 69.30 = 43.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.97/69.30 = 43.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.97x = 69.30 × 43.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.97x = 2,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982.67/45.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.88

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