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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 68 and 35.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 68 and 35.71 is: 53.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 68 = 35.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/68 = 35.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 68 × 35.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 2,428.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,428.28/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.59

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