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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.13 and 29.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.13 and 29.19 is: 43.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.13 = 29.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.13 = 29.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.13 × 29.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 1,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988.71/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.73

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