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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.10, 68.79 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.10, 68.79 and 45.14 is: 67.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.10 : 68.79 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.10/68.79 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.10x = 68.79 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.10x = 3,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104.95/46.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.35

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