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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.32, 68.94 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.32, 68.94 and 45.66 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.32 : 68.94 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.32/68.94 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.32x = 68.94 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.32x = 3,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.06/46.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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