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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.21 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.21 and 45.45 is: 67.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.21 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.21 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.21 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 3,099.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099.92/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.89

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