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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.02, 69.33 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.02, 69.33 and 45.62 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.02 : 69.33 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.02/69.33 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.02x = 69.33 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.02x = 3,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.49/46.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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