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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.39, 64.35 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.39, 64.35 and 43.96 is: 60.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.39 : 64.35 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.39/64.35 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.39x = 64.35 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.39x = 2,828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828.83/46.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.98

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