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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 63.06 and 29.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 63.06 and 29.31 is: 40.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 63.06 = 29.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/63.06 = 29.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 63.06 × 29.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 1,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848.29/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.45

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