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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.05, 68.61 and 45.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.05, 68.61 and 45.72 is: 68.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.05 : 68.61 = 45.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.05/68.61 = 45.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.05x = 68.61 × 45.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.05x = 3,136.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136.85/46.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.12

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