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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.07, 68.63 and 43.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.07, 68.63 and 43.49 is: 64.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.07 : 68.63 = 43.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.07/68.63 = 43.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.07x = 68.63 × 43.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.07x = 2,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984.72/46.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.79

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