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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.55, 70.23 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.55, 70.23 and 45.03 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.55 : 70.23 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.55/70.23 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.55x = 70.23 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.55x = 3,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162.46/46.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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