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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.41, 69.03 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.41, 69.03 and 45.06 is: 67.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.41 : 69.03 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.41/69.03 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.41x = 69.03 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.41x = 3,110.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110.49/46.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.02

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