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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.52, 69.28 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.52, 69.28 and 45.70 is: 68.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.52 : 69.28 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.52/69.28 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.52x = 69.28 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.52x = 3,166.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.10/46.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.06

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