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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.08, 67.93 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.08, 67.93 and 45.08 is: 67.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.08 : 67.93 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.08/67.93 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.08x = 67.93 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.08x = 3,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062.11/45.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.93

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