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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 67.64 and 29.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 67.64 and 29.97 is: 44.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 67.64 = 29.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/67.64 = 29.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 67.64 × 29.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 2,027.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,027.17/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.90

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