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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.23, 67.70 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.23, 67.70 and 34.34 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.23 : 67.70 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.23/67.70 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.23x = 67.70 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.23x = 2,324.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324.31/45.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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