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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 68.68 and 43.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 68.68 and 43.21 is: 64.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 68.68 = 43.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/68.68 = 43.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 68.68 × 43.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 2,967.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967.66/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.44

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