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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 69.15 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 69.15 and 45.51 is: 68.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 69.15 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/69.15 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 69.15 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 3,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147.02/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.82

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