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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.80, 69.91 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.80, 69.91 and 45.59 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.80 : 69.91 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.80/69.91 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.80x = 69.91 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.80x = 3,187.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187.19/46.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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