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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.83, 69.82 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.83, 69.82 and 45.65 is: 68.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.83 : 69.82 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.83/69.82 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.83x = 69.82 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.83x = 3,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186.71/46.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.05

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