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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.76, 68.90 and 39.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.76, 68.90 and 39.82 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.76 : 68.90 = 39.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.76/68.90 = 39.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.76x = 68.90 × 39.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.76x = 2,743.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743.40/45.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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