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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 68.34 and 29.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 68.34 and 29.50 is: 44.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 68.34 = 29.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/68.34 = 29.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 68.34 × 29.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,016.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016.03/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.26

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