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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.46, 69.70 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.46, 69.70 and 45.14 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.46 : 69.70 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.46/69.70 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.46x = 69.70 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.46x = 3,146.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146.26/46.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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