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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.66, 104.36 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.66, 104.36 and 45.63 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.66 : 104.36 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.66/104.36 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.66x = 104.36 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.66x = 4,761.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,761.72/69.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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