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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 63.54 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 63.54 and 43.50 is: 60.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 63.54 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/63.54 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 63.54 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 2,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763.99/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.00

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