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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.31, 69.58 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.31, 69.58 and 45.05 is: 67.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.31 : 69.58 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.31/69.58 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.31x = 69.58 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.31x = 3,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134.58/46.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.69

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