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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.88, 69.93 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.88, 69.93 and 45.30 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.88 : 69.93 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.88/69.93 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.88x = 69.93 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.88x = 3,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167.83/46.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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