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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.47, 68.21 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.47, 68.21 and 35.40 is: 53.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.47 : 68.21 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.47/68.21 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.47x = 68.21 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.47x = 2,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414.85/45.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.11

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