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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.03, 68.91 and 43.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.03, 68.91 and 43.24 is: 64.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.03 : 68.91 = 43.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.03/68.91 = 43.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.03x = 68.91 × 43.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.03x = 2,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979.67/46.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.73

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