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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.74, 69.66 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.74, 69.66 and 45.45 is: 67.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.74 : 69.66 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.74/69.66 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.74x = 69.66 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.74x = 3,166.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.05/46.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.74

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