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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.48 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.48 and 45.12 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.48 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.48 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.48 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 3,089.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089.82/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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