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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 67.75 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 67.75 and 29.19 is: 43.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 67.75 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/67.75 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 67.75 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 1,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,977.62/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.83

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