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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 64.18 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 64.18 and 43.12 is: 59.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 64.18 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/64.18 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 64.18 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 2,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766.97/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.47

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