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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.95, 70.04 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.95, 70.04 and 45.03 is: 67.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.95 : 70.04 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.95/70.04 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.95x = 70.04 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.95x = 3,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,153.68/46.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.17

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