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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.75, 69.67 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.75, 69.67 and 45.85 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.75 : 69.67 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.75/69.67 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.75x = 69.67 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.75x = 3,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194.37/46.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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