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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.33 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.33 and 35.93 is: 53.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.33 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.33 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.33 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,454.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454.92/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.84

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