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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.06, 68.02 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.06, 68.02 and 45.06 is: 68.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.06 : 68.02 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.06/68.02 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.06x = 68.02 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.06x = 3,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064.98/45.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.02

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