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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.80 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.80 and 45.38 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.80 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.80 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.80 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 3,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122.14/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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