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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.93, 104.85 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.93, 104.85 and 45.87 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.93 : 104.85 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.93/104.85 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.93x = 104.85 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.93x = 4,809.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809.47/69.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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