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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.72, 68.94 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.72, 68.94 and 45 is: 67.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.72 : 68.94 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.72/68.94 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.72x = 68.94 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.72x = 3,102.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102.30/45.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.85

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