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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.67, 104.55 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.67, 104.55 and 45.64 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.67 : 104.55 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.67/104.55 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.67x = 104.55 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.67x = 4,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,771.66/69.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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