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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 67.56 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 67.56 and 34.44 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 67.56 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/67.56 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 67.56 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 2,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,326.77/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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