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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 67.48 and 29.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 67.48 and 29.82 is: 44.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 67.48 = 29.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/67.48 = 29.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 67.48 × 29.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 2,012.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,012.25/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.66

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