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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.05 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.05 and 45.28 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.05 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.05 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.05 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 3,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081.47/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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