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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.29, 68.03 and 34.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.29, 68.03 and 34.67 is: 52.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.29 : 68.03 = 34.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.29/68.03 = 34.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.29x = 68.03 × 34.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.29x = 2,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358.43/45.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.07

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