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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 68.58 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 68.58 and 45.40 is: 68.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 68.58 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/68.58 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 68.58 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 3,113.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113.53/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.13

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