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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 63.52 and 43.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 63.52 and 43.03 is: 59.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 63.52 = 43.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/63.52 = 43.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 63.52 × 43.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,733.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733.24/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.24

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