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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.48, 68.34 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.48, 68.34 and 34.92 is: 52.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.48 : 68.34 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.48/68.34 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.48x = 68.34 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.48x = 2,386.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386.43/45.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.47

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