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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 67.71 and 29.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 67.71 and 29.70 is: 44.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 67.71 = 29.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/67.71 = 29.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 67.71 × 29.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 2,010.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010.99/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.54

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