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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.44, 69.24 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.44, 69.24 and 45.90 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.44 : 69.24 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.44/69.24 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.44x = 69.24 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.44x = 3,178.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,178.12/46.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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