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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.18, 68.97 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.18, 68.97 and 45.87 is: 68.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.18 : 68.97 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.18/68.97 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.18x = 68.97 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.18x = 3,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163.65/46.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.51

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