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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.62, 68.46 and 29.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.62, 68.46 and 29.39 is: 44.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.62 : 68.46 = 29.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.62/68.46 = 29.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.62x = 68.46 × 29.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.62x = 2,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011.70/45.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.09

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