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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 68.49 and 37.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 68.49 and 37.17 is: 55.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 68.49 = 37.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/68.49 = 37.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 68.49 × 37.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 2,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545.77/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.74

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