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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.74, 68.55 and 34.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.74, 68.55 and 34.30 is: 51.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.74 : 68.55 = 34.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.74/68.55 = 34.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.74x = 68.55 × 34.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.74x = 2,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350.75/45.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.39

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