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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.54, 64.13 and 43.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.54, 64.13 and 43.57 is: 60.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.54 : 64.13 = 43.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.54/64.13 = 43.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.54x = 64.13 × 43.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.54x = 2,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794.01/46.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.03

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