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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.32, 68.39 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.32, 68.39 and 45.32 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.32 : 68.39 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.32/68.39 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.32x = 68.39 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.32x = 3,099.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099.21/45.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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