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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 68.61 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 68.61 and 45.42 is: 68.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 68.61 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/68.61 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 68.61 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 3,116.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116.27/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.61

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