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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.38 and 29.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.38 and 29.54 is: 44.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.38 = 29.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.38 = 29.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.38 × 29.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019.95/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.24

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