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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.62, 70.02 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.62, 70.02 and 45.54 is: 68.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.62 : 70.02 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.62/70.02 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.62x = 70.02 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.62x = 3,188.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188.71/46.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.40

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