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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.96, 105 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.96, 105 and 45.96 is: 68.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.96 : 105 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.96/105 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.96x = 105 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.96x = 4,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,825.80/69.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.98

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