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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.57 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.57 and 45.31 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.57 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.57 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.57 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 3,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106.68/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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