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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.30, 63.49 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.30, 63.49 and 43.96 is: 60.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.30 : 63.49 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.30/63.49 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.30x = 63.49 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.30x = 2,790.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.70/46.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.28

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