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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 68.34 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 68.34 and 34 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 68.34 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/68.34 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 68.34 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323.39/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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