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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 64.08 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 64.08 and 43.88 is: 60.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 64.08 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/64.08 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 64.08 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 2,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811.51/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.82

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