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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 69.88 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 69.88 and 45.32 is: 67.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 69.88 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/69.88 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 69.88 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 3,166.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166.96/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.61

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