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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.92, 70.28 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.92, 70.28 and 45.88 is: 68.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.92 : 70.28 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.92/70.28 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.92x = 70.28 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.92x = 3,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224.45/46.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.72

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