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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.09, 68.77 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.09, 68.77 and 43.50 is: 64.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.09 : 68.77 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.09/68.77 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.09x = 68.77 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.09x = 2,991.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991.50/46.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.91

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