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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.75, 69.94 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.75, 69.94 and 46.45 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.75 : 69.94 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.75/69.94 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.75x = 69.94 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.75x = 3,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248.71/46.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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