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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.53, 69.44 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.53, 69.44 and 45.32 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.53 : 69.44 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.53/69.44 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.53x = 69.44 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.53x = 3,146.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146.83/46.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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