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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46.99, 70.07 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46.99, 70.07 and 45.28 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46.99 : 70.07 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46.99/70.07 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46.99x = 70.07 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46.99x = 3,172.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172.46/46.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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