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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 67.65 and 34.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 67.65 and 34.24 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 67.65 = 34.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/67.65 = 34.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 67.65 × 34.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 2,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,316.34/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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