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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.17, 68.82 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.17, 68.82 and 45.77 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.17 : 68.82 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.17/68.82 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.17x = 68.82 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.17x = 3,149.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,149.38/46.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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