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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 69.05 and 43.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 69.05 and 43.18 is: 64.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 69.05 = 43.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/69.05 = 43.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 69.05 × 43.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 2,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981.51/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.83

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