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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.99, 96.60 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.99, 96.60 and 45.45 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.99 : 96.60 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.99/96.60 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.99x = 96.60 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.99x = 4,390.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390.47/69.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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