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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 68.22 and 29.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 68.22 and 29.52 is: 44.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 68.22 = 29.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/68.22 = 29.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 68.22 × 29.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 2,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.85/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.34

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