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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 69.50 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 69.50 and 45.66 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 69.50 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/69.50 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 69.50 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 3,173.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173.48/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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