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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.77, 70.28 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.77, 70.28 and 45.36 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.77 : 70.28 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.77/70.28 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.77x = 70.28 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.77x = 3,187.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.32/46.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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