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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 64.01 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 64.01 and 43.71 is: 60.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 64.01 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/64.01 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 64.01 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797.66/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.63

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