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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.91, 69.86 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.91, 69.86 and 45.36 is: 67.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.91 : 69.86 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.91/69.86 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.91x = 69.86 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.91x = 3,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168.96/46.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.55

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