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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 69.81 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 69.81 and 43.95 is: 65.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 69.81 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/69.81 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 69.81 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 3,068.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068.15/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.57

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