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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.38, 68.30 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.38, 68.30 and 34.03 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.38 : 68.30 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.38/68.30 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.38x = 68.30 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.38x = 2,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323.91/45.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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