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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.66, 69.70 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.66, 69.70 and 46.45 is: 69.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.66 : 69.70 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.66/69.70 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.66x = 69.70 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.66x = 3,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237.57/46.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.39

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