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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 68.25 and 34.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 68.25 and 34.76 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 68.25 = 34.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/68.25 = 34.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 68.25 × 34.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 2,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.37/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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