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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.05, 67.60 and 35.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.05, 67.60 and 35.92 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.05 : 67.60 = 35.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.05/67.60 = 35.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.05x = 67.60 × 35.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.05x = 2,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.32/45.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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