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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 68.12 and 39.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 68.12 and 39.13 is: 58.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 68.12 = 39.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/68.12 = 39.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 68.12 × 39.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 2,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665.54/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.53

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