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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.79, 68.59 and 32.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.79, 68.59 and 32.74 is: 49.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.79 : 68.59 = 32.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.79/68.59 = 32.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.79x = 68.59 × 32.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.79x = 2,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.64/45.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.04

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