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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.11, 68.76 and 43.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.11, 68.76 and 43.23 is: 64.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.11 : 68.76 = 43.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.11/68.76 = 43.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.11x = 68.76 × 43.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.11x = 2,972.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972.49/46.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.47

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