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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.59, 104.59 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.59, 104.59 and 45.70 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.59 : 104.59 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.59/104.59 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.59x = 104.59 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.59x = 4,779.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779.24/69.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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