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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.23, 69.72 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.23, 69.72 and 43.76 is: 65.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.23 : 69.72 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.23/69.72 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.23x = 69.72 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.23x = 3,050.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050.60/46.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.99

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