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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 63.04 and 29.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 63.04 and 29.34 is: 40.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 63.04 = 29.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/63.04 = 29.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 63.04 × 29.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 1,849.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849.59/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.49

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