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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 68.80 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 68.80 and 43.56 is: 64.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 68.80 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/68.80 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 68.80 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 2,996.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996.93/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.95

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