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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69, 95.30 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69, 95.30 and 45.96 is: 63.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69 : 95.30 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69/95.30 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69x = 95.30 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69x = 4,379.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379.99/69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.48

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