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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 67.95 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 67.95 and 34.70 is: 51.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 67.95 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/67.95 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 67.95 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 2,357.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357.87/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.96

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