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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.84, 70.58 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.84, 70.58 and 45.01 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.84 : 70.58 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.84/70.58 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.84x = 70.58 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.84x = 3,176.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,176.81/46.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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