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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.22, 68.95 and 43.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.22, 68.95 and 43.63 is: 65.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.22 : 68.95 = 43.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.22/68.95 = 43.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.22x = 68.95 × 43.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.22x = 3,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008.17/46.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.09

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