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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.79, 70.23 and 45.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.79, 70.23 and 45.07 is: 67.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.79 : 70.23 = 45.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.79/70.23 = 45.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.79x = 70.23 × 45.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.79x = 3,165.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.26/46.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.65

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