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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.52 and 37.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.52 and 37.98 is: 56.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.52 = 37.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.52 = 37.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.52 × 37.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602.39/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.99

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