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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.95, 104.96 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.95, 104.96 and 45.60 is: 68.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.95 : 104.96 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.95/104.96 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.95x = 104.96 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.95x = 4,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,785.90/69.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.42

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