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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 63.95 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 63.95 and 43.83 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 63.95 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/63.95 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 63.95 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 2,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802.71/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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