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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 67.60 and 39.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 67.60 and 39.74 is: 59.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 67.60 = 39.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/67.60 = 39.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 67.60 × 39.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 2,686.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686.14/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.45

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