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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.32, 68.02 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.32, 68.02 and 39.88 is: 59.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.32 : 68.02 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.32/68.02 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.32x = 68.02 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.32x = 2,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.64/45.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.86

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