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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 67.94 and 29.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 67.94 and 29.08 is: 43.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 67.94 = 29.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/67.94 = 29.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 67.94 × 29.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 1,975.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975.70/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.57

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