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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 64.11 and 43.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 64.11 and 43.32 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 64.11 = 43.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/64.11 = 43.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 64.11 × 43.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 2,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777.25/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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