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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.49, 69.80 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.49, 69.80 and 45.27 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.49 : 69.80 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.49/69.80 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.49x = 69.80 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.49x = 3,159.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,159.62/46.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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