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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 68.03 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 68.03 and 29.34 is: 43.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 68.03 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/68.03 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 68.03 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 1,996.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996.00/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.96

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