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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.79, 68.62 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.79, 68.62 and 24.08 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.79 : 68.62 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.79/68.62 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.79x = 68.62 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.79x = 1,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652.60/45.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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