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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.40 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.40 and 35.52 is: 53.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.40 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.40 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.40 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429.57/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.33

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