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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.16, 68.72 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.16, 68.72 and 45.64 is: 67.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.16 : 68.72 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.16/68.72 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.16x = 68.72 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.16x = 3,136.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136.38/46.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.95

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