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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.14, 68.93 and 45.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.14, 68.93 and 45.24 is: 67.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.14 : 68.93 = 45.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.14/68.93 = 45.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.14x = 68.93 × 45.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.14x = 3,118.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118.17/46.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.58

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