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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.43, 69.12 and 45.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.43, 69.12 and 45.91 is: 68.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.43 : 69.12 = 45.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.43/69.12 = 45.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.43x = 69.12 × 45.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.43x = 3,173.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.30/46.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.35

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