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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 68.56 and 35.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 68.56 and 35.51 is: 53.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 68.56 = 35.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/68.56 = 35.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 68.56 × 35.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 2,434.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434.13/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.19

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