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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.30, 68.96 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.30, 68.96 and 45.04 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.30 : 68.96 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.30/68.96 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.30x = 68.96 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.30x = 3,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105.96/46.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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