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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.66, 70.06 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.66, 70.06 and 45.31 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.66 : 70.06 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.66/70.06 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.66x = 70.06 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.66x = 3,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.42/46.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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