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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 67.72 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 67.72 and 34.40 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 67.72 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/67.72 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 67.72 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 2,329.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.57/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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