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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.24, 68.78 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.24, 68.78 and 45.76 is: 68.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.24 : 68.78 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.24/68.78 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.24x = 68.78 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.24x = 3,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.37/46.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.07

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