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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.93, 69.96 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.93, 69.96 and 45.87 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.93 : 69.96 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.93/69.96 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.93x = 69.96 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.93x = 3,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208.97/46.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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