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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.20, 68.85 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.20, 68.85 and 43.88 is: 65.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.20 : 68.85 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.20/68.85 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.20x = 68.85 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.20x = 3,020.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020.79/46.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.38

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