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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 68.43 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 68.43 and 45.28 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 68.43 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/68.43 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 68.43 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 3,098.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098.51/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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