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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 68.00 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 68.00 and 35.25 is: 52.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 68.00 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/68.00 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 68.00 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 2,396.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,396.82/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.90

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