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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 68.49 and 34.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 68.49 and 34.77 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 68.49 = 34.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/68.49 = 34.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 68.49 × 34.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,381.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381.40/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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