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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.80, 69.84 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.80, 69.84 and 45.11 is: 67.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.80 : 69.84 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.80/69.84 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.80x = 69.84 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.80x = 3,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.48/46.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.32

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