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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 67.96 and 34.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 67.96 and 34.72 is: 51.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 67.96 = 34.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/67.96 = 34.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 67.96 × 34.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 2,359.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359.57/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.97

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