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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 63.48 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 63.48 and 43.05 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 63.48 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/63.48 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 63.48 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732.58/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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