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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.30, 69.34 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.30, 69.34 and 45.70 is: 68.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.30 : 69.34 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.30/69.34 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.30x = 69.34 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.30x = 3,168.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168.84/46.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.44

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