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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 69.84 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 69.84 and 43.65 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 69.84 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/69.84 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 69.84 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 3,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048.52/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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