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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.86, 64.59 and 43.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.86, 64.59 and 43.86 is: 60.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.86 : 64.59 = 43.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.86/64.59 = 43.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.86x = 64.59 × 43.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.86x = 2,832.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,832.92/46.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.45

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