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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.61, 68.31 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.61, 68.31 and 35.38 is: 52.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.61 : 68.31 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.61/68.31 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.61x = 68.31 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.61x = 2,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416.89/45.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.99

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