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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.47, 69.36 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.47, 69.36 and 45.05 is: 67.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.47 : 69.36 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.47/69.36 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.47x = 69.36 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.47x = 3,124.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124.84/46.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.24

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