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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.12, 68.62 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.12, 68.62 and 45.97 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.12 : 68.62 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.12/68.62 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.12x = 68.62 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.12x = 3,154.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.46/46.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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