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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.71, 69.71 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.71, 69.71 and 45 is: 67.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.71 : 69.71 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.71/69.71 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.71x = 69.71 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.71x = 3,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136.73/46.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.15

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