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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 68.30 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 68.30 and 45.27 is: 68.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 68.30 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/68.30 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 68.30 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 3,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091.71/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.30

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