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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.30, 68.93 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.30, 68.93 and 45.76 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.30 : 68.93 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.30/68.93 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.30x = 68.93 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.30x = 3,154.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.24/46.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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