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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.10 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.10 and 34.05 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.10 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.10 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.10 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 2,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318.81/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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