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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.74, 68.65 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.74, 68.65 and 39.34 is: 59.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.74 : 68.65 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.74/68.65 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.74x = 68.65 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.74x = 2,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,700.69/45.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.04

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