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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 68.65 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 68.65 and 43.79 is: 65.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 68.65 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/68.65 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 68.65 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 3,005.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005.73/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.19

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