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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.89, 70.16 and 43.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.89, 70.16 and 43.07 is: 64.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.89 : 70.16 = 43.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.89/70.16 = 43.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.89x = 70.16 × 43.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.89x = 3,021.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021.23/46.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.43

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