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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.72, 68.04 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.72, 68.04 and 45.64 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.72 : 68.04 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.72/68.04 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.72x = 68.04 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.72x = 3,105.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105.35/45.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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