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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.31, 68.01 and 29.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.31, 68.01 and 29.29 is: 43.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.31 : 68.01 = 29.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.31/68.01 = 29.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.31x = 68.01 × 29.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.31x = 1,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.01/45.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.96

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