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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.92, 104.83 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.92, 104.83 and 45.57 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.92 : 104.83 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.92/104.83 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.92x = 104.83 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.92x = 4,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,777.10/69.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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