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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 67.65 and 29.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 67.65 and 29.85 is: 44.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 67.65 = 29.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/67.65 = 29.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 67.65 × 29.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 2,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.35/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.83

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